WATERFRONT WEDDINGS
From intimate destination weddings, to romantic fairytale receptions, to grand-scale affairs, The Dana on Mission Bay offers unlimited options for planning a dazzling Wedding. Nowhere is the natural beauty of Mission Bay more vivid than The Dana s breathtaking outdoor venues. Our Sunset lawn welcomes couples to exchange vows in the embrace of a bay breeze, and our intimate gardens surround you with lush, tropical blooms. We set the stage for romance with beautifully designed, bay view reception rooms elegantly adorned. Our superb cuisine tantalizes the palate, and our elegant service has truly become legendary. Your lifetime of happiness starts at the Dana on Mission Bay
YOUR CEREMONY CEREMONY INCLUSIONS White garden chairs, your choice of bamboo or white lattice arch, spa water station, gift table, sound system with microphone and rehearsal site TROPICAL COURTYARD Maximum seating of 120 guests $1,000 MARINA GARDEN Maximum seating of 300 guests $1,500 SUNSET LAWN Maximum seating of 300 guests $2,000
YOUR RECEPTION Choose from two Reception locations: Mission Bay Ballroom or the Marina Garden* One Hour Cocktail Reception with a Hosted House Brands Bar, Three Tray-passed Hors d Oeuvres, and one Food Display Plated or Buffet Meal Champagne or Sparkling Cider Toast Wine Service with the Meal Coffee and Hot Tea Station Complimentary Wedding Cake Cutting Service Polyblend Floorlength Linen available in Variety of Colors, Napkins in Black, White, Ivory or Ivory Wave, Chiavari Chairs with Pad or Chair Covers with Accent Sash (for Indoor Receptions only) Tables, China, Glassware, Silverware, Votive Candles and Mirror Base Maître d'hôtel, Servers, and Bartenders Complimentary Tasting for the Couple 2-4 months prior to the Wedding One Night Stay in a Bay View Suite Discounted Rates for Overnight Guests Accommodations Discounted Reserved Wedding Guest Parking at $5 per Car *See Decor Enhancement page for Outdoor Marina Garden Reception Package informatiion
APPETIZERS TRAY PASSED HORS D OEUVRES Please select three options Dried Pear and Gorgonzola Cheese Canapé Buttermilk Blini with Smoked Salmon Rosette Prosciutto Wrapped Fig with Gorgonzola Beef Wellington Seared Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce Seared Ahi Tuna with Olive Tapenade Asparagus wrapped in Phyllo with Asiago Cheese Mushroom Caps stuffed with Fontina and Spinach Shrimp and Crab Firecracker with Sweet Thai Chili Sauce Shrimp Ceviche in Cucumber Cup Crab Mango Salad in Mini Tart Shell DISPLAY HORS D OEUVRES Please select one option Seasonal Fresh Sliced Fruit Display Imported and Domestic Cheeses with Assorted Crackers Vegetable Crudités with Herb Dipping Sauce Spinach and Artichoke Dip served with Garlic Toasted Baguettes Hummus Trio with Pita Bread Triangles
MENU SELECTIONS FIRST COURSE Choice of one of the following salad selections Pear and Walnut Salad Mixed baby lettuce, sweetened dried pears, candied walnuts, shaved Asiago cheese and balsamic vinaigrette Firefly Garden Salad Mixed greens, English cucumber, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese and red wine vinaigrette Traditional Caesar Salad Chopped romaine, parmesan reggiano, garlic toasted croutons and Caesar dressing Spinach Salad Baby spinach, toasted almonds, strawberries, Gorgonzola cheese and strawberry-champagne vinaigrette Caprese Salad Fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil, balsamic vinegar, olive oil ENTREES A selection of up to two different entrées can be served* Chicken Marsala $75 L $85 D Seared chicken breast, sautéed cremini mushrooms, fresh herbs, garlic, shallots and marsala wine sauce Herb Roasted Pork Loin $75 L $85 D Oven roasted pork loin with peppercorn pan jus Salmon Picatta $80 L $90 D Salmon topped with white wine sauce, lemon, garlic butter and capers Lemon Herb Crusted Sea Bass $85 L $95 D Lemon herb crusted sea bass with porcini mushroom sauce Herb Crusted Halibut $90 L $100 D Baked halibut with herbed panko bread crumbed served with whole grain mustard sauce Braised Short Rib $95 L $105 D Slow cooked marinated beef short ribs with red wine reduction Filet Mignon $100 L $110 D Choice beef tenderloin topped with wild mushroom and pinot noir demi glace COMBINATION ENTREES One combination entrée can be served* Halibut & Chicken Marsala $100 L $110 D Seared chicken breast and halibut, sautéed cremini mushrooms, fresh herbs, garlic, shallots and marsala wine sauce Braised Boneless Short Rib & Black Peppered Sea Bass $105 L $115 D Cabernet braised boneless short rib with seared sea bass seasoned with fresh cracked pepper, and a white wine, pancetta and oyster mushroom sauce Petite Filet Mignon & Chicken $95 L $115 D Choice beef tenderloin, seared chicken breast topped with pinot noir demi glaze and wild mushrooms Petite Filet Mignon & Shrimp Scampi $110 L $120 D Choice beef tenderloin, sautéed jumbo shrimp with a duo of sauces to include pinot noir demi glaze and a white wine and garlic scampi sauce *Entrée is accompanied with freshly baked bread, seasonal vegetables, coffee and tea, your choice of seasonal marble potatoes, rice pilaf, or garlic mashed potatoes. If you choose to offer your guests a choice between two main entrees, the highest price will be assessed to all guests.
MENU SELECTIONS CONTINUED VEGETARIAN SELECTIONS Please select one option Portobello Wellington Portobello mushroom marinated in balsamic vinaigrette, stuffed with onions, roasted garlic, charred red peppers and goat cheese baked in a puff pastry Penne Primavera Eggplant, zucchini, onions, green peppers, tomatoes, and garlic in a marinara sauce over penne pasta Shepherd s Pie Onion, Celery, carrots, garlic, cremini mushrooms and green lentils topped with mashed potatoes Ravioli Rossini Spinach and ricotta cheese ravioli served with a sun dried tomato basil sauce Garden Medley Balsamic grilled vegetables with an herbed quinoa
BUFFET SELECTIONS THE DANA BUFFET $110 L $120 D Choice of two Salads Mixed Green Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette or Honey Mustard Dressing Artichoke and Hearts of Palm Salad Caesar Salad Choice of three Entrées Roast Pork Loin Oven roasted pork loin served with an apple walnut sauce Seared Halibut Pan seared halibut with lemon caper beurre blanc Rosemary Chicken Herb marinated chicken breast flavored with fresh rosemary and herbs topped with a garlic herb cream Top Sirloin Roasted choice cut of sirloin steak with a peppercorn sauce Mango Salmon Grilled salmon with mango pineapple salsa Creamy Pesto Pasta Penne pasta tossed with a creamy pesto sauce Rice Pilaf, Garlic Mashed Potatoes Chef s Choice of Seasonal Vegetables
BUFFET SELECTIONS ITALIAN BUFFET $85 L $95 D Choice of two Salads Caesar Salad Antipasto Salad Caprese Salad Mixed Green Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette Choice of two Entrées Lasagna Layers of seasoned ground beef, tomatoes, and creamy ricotta cheese Tortellini Cheese stuffed tortellini pasta with tomato sauce Chicken Parmesan Parmesan breaded chicken breast covered in tomato sauce, mozzarella and parmesan cheese Scaollopini Veal Parmesan Parmesan breaded veal covered in tomato sauce, mozzarella and parmesan cheese Shrimp Scampi Jumbo shrimp tossed with a garlic butter wine sauce Eggplant Parmigiana Lightly breaded eggplant covered in tomato sauce and mozzarella and parmesan cheese Rosemary Marble Potatoes Sautéed Zucchini and Yellow Squash Spaghetti with Olive Oil, Marinara Sauce, and Garlic Bread POLYNESIAN BUFFET $90 L $100 D Choice of two Salads Green Garden Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing and Citrus Vinaigrette Dressing Hawaiian Coleslaw Macaroni Salad Choice of two Entrées Teriyaki Chicken Chicken breast charbroiled with teriyaki sauce Halibut Macadamia Halibut seared with a macadamia crust, finished with teriyaki glaze and fresh cilantro Orange Honey Glazed Pork Loin Oven roasted pork loin marinated with an orange sauce Mango Chicken Marinated chicken breast topped with a mango pineapple glaze Ginger Beef Tender sliced beef sautéed with a ginger sauce Pineapple Fried Rice Stir Fry Vegetables Sweet Hawaiian Bread with Butter
BUFFET SELECTIONS CONT. MEXICAN BUFFET $90 L $100 D Tri Colored Tortilla Chips with Guacamole and Salsa Garden Green Salad with Roasted Corn and Cilantro Vinaigrette or Chipotle Ranch Dressing Fiesta Salad Choice of two Entrées Chipotle Glazed Salmon Topped with mango salsa Cheese Enchiladas Enchilada filled with cheddar and jack cheese, with a red enchilada sauce Carne Asada Prime Sirloin marinated with fresh herbs and spices Tomatillo Chicken Roasted chicken sautéed with fresh cilantro and tomatillo sauce Sea Bass Fresh pan seared sea bass with poblano salsa Chili Relleno Roasted fresh poblano chili stuffed with Mexican cheese with a lightly spiced red sauce Spanish Rice and Pinto Beans Warm Tortillas, Rolls and Butter
ENHANCEMENT STATIONS SALAD $15 Choice of three Salads Pasta Penne pasta, sundried tomatoes, pepperoncini, red onion, feta and Italian herb dressing Antipasto Sopressata salami, Kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, red onions, pepperoncini, provolone cheese and red wine vinaigrette Caprese Buffalo mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil, olive oil and balsamic reduction Bacon and chive potato salad Fruit salad STARTERS $15 Roasted red pepper hummus, baba ganoush, lebni with zhatar and diced tomatoes Assorted tapenades: olive, sundried tomato and artichoke Vegetable crudité, Bread and Cie artisan breads and flatbreads PASTA $20 Penne, linguini and cheese tortellini (gluten-free pasta available) Marinara, pesto, garlic cream sauce Mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, squash, pepperoncini, red pepper flakes and parmesan Choice of two Italian Sausage, shrimp or chicken STREET TACOS $22 Choice of two Carne asada Pollo Asada Carnitas Adobada Grilled red snapper Served with flour or corn tortillas, Mexican rice and pinto beans Accompanied with guacamole, salsa roja, salsa verde, pico de gallo, cotija cheese, fresh radishes and limes CARVING $25 + $100 Carver Choice of two Roast beef with herb gravy Roast turkey breast with pan jus Pork loin with fig port demi Herb roasted albacore with lemon dill cream sauce Prime rib with au jus and horseradish cream Choose one Mashed potato, roasted potato, rice pilaf or roasted seasonal vegetable medley Rolls and butter RAW BAR $25 Choice of two Snow crab legs with lemons, drawn butter and cocktail sauce Oysters with lemons, cocktail sauce and mignonette Shrimp cocktail with lemons and cocktail sauce Ahi poke with wonton chips Ceviche with tortilla chips
ENHANCEMENT STATIONS CONT. SUSHI BAR $30 + $300 Sushi Chef Spicy Tuna, Philadelphia, and California Rolls Accompanied with cucumber, avocado, daikon, daikon sprouts, ginger, wasabi and soy sauce ARTISAN DESSERT $20 Lemon bars with raspberry coulis Chocolate covered strawberries - white and dark chocolate Mini crème brûlée with blackberry coulis Berry compote, shortbread crust and sugar streusel Triple chocolate cheesecake
LATE NIGHT SNACKS SLIDERS $60 per dozen Beef patty, American cheese, tomato and pickle Garlic or sweet potato fries Ketchup, mustard and mayonnaise BALLPARK $65 per dozen Soft pretzels and corn dogs Melted cheese, ketchup, mustard and relish PIZZA $25 each Cheese, pepperoni or Margherita SOUTH OF THE BORDER $50 per dozen Quesadillas, guacamole, sour cream and salsa fresca GRILLED CHEESE $60 per dozen Grilled cheese triangles Garlic or sweet potato fries
CHILDREN'S MEAL Children ages 3 12 years old PLATED ENTRÉE SELECTIONS $25 L $30 D One entrée selection to be made for all children Pasta Primavera with Alfredo Sauce Grilled Chicken Breast with Vegetables and Mashed Potatoes Personal Sized Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza Chicken Fingers and French Fries Children's meals include a fruit cup and choice of juice or milk BUFFET $25 L $30 D Children will enjoy the selected Wedding Guest Buffet
HOUSE SELECTION $6 Host / $7 Cash J&B Whisky Presidente Brandy Sobieske Vodka Seagrams Gin Sauza Tequila Don Q Rum Jim Beam Bourbon Whiskey BEVERAGE MENU CALL SELECTION $7 Host / $8 Cash Jack Daniels Whisky Jameson Irish Whisky Raynal Brandy Absolut Vodka Cuervo Gold Tequila Tanqueray Gin Captain Morgan Spiced Rum Bacardi Rum Johnny Walker Red Scotch PREMIUM SELECTION $9 Host / $10 Cash Crown Royal Whisky Chivas Regal Scotch Grey Goose Vodka Bombay Sapphire Gin Hendrick's Gin Don Julio Blanco Tequila Mount Gay Rum Hennessy Cognac Johnny Walker Black Scotch SPECIALTY BEERS $8 Hosted / $9 Cash San Diego Craft Beer - IPA San Diego Craft Beer - Pale Ale Fat Tire Corona Heineken DOMESTIC BEER $6 Hosted / $7 Cash Budweiser Bud Light Coors Light HOUSE WINES $6 Hosted / $7 Cash Vista Point Pinot Grigio Vista Point Chardonnay Vista Point Merlot Vista Point Cabernet Tobin James Sparkling Wine NON-ALCOHOLIC $4 Hosted / $5 Cash Soft Drinks Mineral Water Juices Please note: additional wine, beer and liquor selections are available. Specialty orders are charged per case for wine and beer and per bottle for liquor. If we are unable to order your requested speciality wine, you are welcome to provide it. Our Corkage is $15 per bottle provided and includes the inventory, handling and service of your wines. We will return any unused wines. Outside liquor and beer cannot be brought into any banquet or meeting facility. HOSTED BAR OPTIONS HOSTED PER PERSON House/ Beer & Wine 1 Hour / $23 2 Hours / $28 3 Hours / $33 4 Hours / $38 Call 1 Hour/ $25 2 Hours / $30 3 Hours / $35 4 Hours / $40 Premium 1 Hour / $30 2 Hours / $40 3 Hours / $50 4 Hours / $60 HOSTED ON CONSUMPTION You will set a dollar amount or limit on what you would like to host the bar to. Often times this limit is based on an estimated number of drinks per person. Your Banquet Captain will inform you as the limit is approached and will give you the option to extend the hosted amount, turn the Hosted Bar into a Cash Bar, or close the bar. The Hosted Bar on Consumption can be combined with a Cash Bar. For example, you can choose to host Beer and Wine only, you can have mixed drinks available for cash purchase. HOSTED SOFT BAR 1 Hour / $8 2 Hours / $10 3 Hours / $12 4 Hours / $14 CASH (NO HOST) No drinks will be hosted. Guests will purchase their beverages with cash only.
DECOR ENHANCEMENTS LINEN* Pin-Tuck, Satin or Shantung $20 each Embroidery $25 each Glitz $35 each Runner $15 each Overlay $18 each Napkins $2 each *Poly Blend Floor Length Linen and Napkins available in Black, White, Ivory, and Ivory Wave are included in the Wedding Package CHAIRS* Clear Chiavari Chair $8 each Ghost Clear Chair $11 each Wooden Crossback Chairs in Whitewash o Fruitwood $9 each Louis XIV Wood in Fabric or Rattan $20 each *Polyblend White, Ivory or Black Chair Covers with Satin Accent Sash (available in a variety of colors) as well as Chiavari Chairs available in Gold, Silver, Black, White, and Fruitwood are included in the Wedding Package ADDITIONAL Acrylic Charger Plates $3 each Crystal Charger Plates $7 each Chocolate Farm Table $100 each LIGHTING Marina Garden Market Lighting $800 Uplights $25 each RESTROOMS FOR OUTDOOR EVENTS 2-Unit Trailer $800 4-Unit Trailer $1,500 MARINA GARDEN OUTDOOR RECEPTION PACKAGE Sunset Lawn or Tropical Courtyard Ceremony, Marina Lawn Market Lighting, and a 2-Unit Executive Restrooms $3,000 SOUND* Powered Speaker with AUX Cable $150 Wireless Handheld Microphone $150 Wireless Lavalier Microphone $150 *Ceremony Rental includes a Powered Speaker, AUX Cable and Wireless Lavalier Microphone SCREENS & TELEVISIONS 42" Flat Screen Televion $300 6ft Screen $80 8ft Screen $100 Projector $350 Screen & Projector Package $450 Includes Screen, Projector, AC Cord, Power Strip, VGA or HDMI Cable
HOTEL OVERVIEW The Mission Bay views can't be beat at Firefly's outdoor patio. Whether it's beginning your day with a leisurely breakfast to an evening at the fire pit, Firefly offers a lively and enjoyable dimension to dining that gets you out of your room into the fresh, open San Diego air. Open seasonally, the Tropical Pool Bar is located at the Tropical Pool and offers sunbathers a variety of casual drinks and casual dining options poolside. SWIMMING POOLS The Dana features two pools conveniently located on property so that you are no more than a few steps away from either option. Our Bayside Pool is located nearest the Water's Edge buildings and across from the Firefly Restaurant. This infinity pool features cabanas and a view of our private marina. The Tropical Pool is nestled between our Marina Cove rooms and features a pool bar and sand pit for children to enjoy. WATER SPORT RENTALS Enjoy a variety of rentals from Beach Cruises to Wave Runners to Paddle Boards. Located on our private marina, Adventure Water Sports has the San Diego lifestyle rental you looking for to enhance your experience.
GUEST ROOMS AND SUITES Please see your Catering Manager for information on discounted rates for your Wedding guests. STANDARD VIEW LANAI ROOM* 300 Square Feet Two Queens or One King Bed HD Television, Mini Refrigerator, Coffee Maker, Microwave, Iron, Ironing Board, Hairdryer, Robes and Built-in Wardrobe. *Lanai Rooms have an attached patio that opens out to the Tropical Pool or Courtyard DELUXE PARK VIEW OR BAY VIEW ROOM 500 Square Feet Two Queens or One King Bed HD Television, Mini Refrigerator, Microwave, Wet Bar, In-Room Safe, Coffee Maker, Iron, Ironing Board, Hairdryer, Robes, Pull-Out Twin-Size Sofa Bed, Balcony or Patio overlooking Mission Bay PARK VIEW OR BAY VIEW SUITE 600 Square Feet Two Queens or One King Bed Separate Living Room Space, Two HD Televisions, Mini Refrigerator, Microwave, Wet Bar, In-Room Safe, Coffee Maker, Iron, Ironing Board, Hairdryer, Robes, Pull-Out Queen-Size Sofa Bed, Over-sized Balcony or Patio overlooking Mission Bay
POLICIES AND GUIDELINES TIMELINES Wedding Ceremonies are scheduled thirty minutes prior to the beginning of your Reception. The Ceremony Site is available for a maximum of three hours. Daytime Weddings are typically scheduled from 10:30AM-3:00PM and evening Weddings are typically scheduled 5:30PM- 11:00PM. The latest a Reception may be held in the ballroom is 1:00AM. The latest an outdoor Reception may be held is 10:00PM in accordance with the San Diego City Noise Ordinance. All Weddings Receptions are blocked for five hours. Times may be extended at an additional charge of $500.00 per hour, based on availability. DEPOSIT AND PAYMENT A non-refundable, non-transferable deposit of 25% of the required Food and Beverage Minimum is due with the signed contract to confirm space. A deposit schedule of 25% increments will be created based the the number of month remaining until the Wedding Day. The estimated remaining balance of charges is due three business days prior to your event. All deposits are applied to the final balance and are non-refundable. FOOD AND BEVERAGE All Food and Beverage must be supplied by the Hotel. The exception is your Wedding Cake which must be provided by an outside professional vendor. Food and Beverage is not allowed to be removed from the property due to certain liabilities. We reserve the right to confiscate Food and Beverage that is brought onto the property in violation of this policy. Meals that are served prior to 2:00PM will be priced as luncheon functions and meals served after 2:00PM will be priced as dinner functions. The Food and Beverage Minimum expenditure does not include cash bar sales. Service charge and sales tax does not contribute to the minimum expenditure and will be added to all charges. If the Food and Beverage Minimum is not met, the difference is charged as room rental. MENU Your menu should be determined at least two months prior to your Wedding. Upon selection of your menu, the prices quoted on your Banquet Event Order are guaranteed. Prices are subject to change if they are not stated on a signed contract. If you choose to offer your guests a choice between two main entrees, the highest price will be assessed to all guests. A place card per guest is required to indicate his or her meal selection. GUARANTEE The Dana on Mission Bay permits a maximum of 10% variance in the agreed guest count. The final guest count must be specified three business days prior to your function. This number is considered a guarantee and cannot be reduced. Should the final guest count fall below the 10% variance, the difference will be included in your guarantee. Charges will be based on the number of people served or the guarantee, whichever is greater. We are prepared to serve 5% over for unexpected guests. SERVICE CHARGE AND SALES TAX All Food, Beverage, Meeting Rom Rental and Equipment Rentals are subject to the current service charge and applicable California sales tax. Please note the service charge is taxable. DECORATIONS AND SEATING All decorations must be approved by the Catering Department and must meet San Diego Fire Department regulations. The Hotel provides 66 Round Tables, Banquet Chairs, Polyblend Floor-Length Linens in a variety of colors and Napkins in Black, White Ivory, and Ivory Wave, Mirror Base, 3 Votive Candles per Dining Table, Dance Floor, Stage, all Glassware, Silverware and China. Upgraded items are available for rental through the Catering Department. Confetti, glitter, rice, and sand are not allowed in the ballroom or ceremony site. Cleaning fines may apply. Your final floor plan will be based on your final guarantee and will be determined three business days prior to your Wedding. Wedding Package includes upgraded Chiavari Chairs or Chair Cover with Accent Sash. Upgaded chair options are avaiable for indoor receptions only. Outdoor receptions include our white garden chairs. REQUIRED WEDDING COORDINATOR You must hire a Hotel-approved Wedding Coordinator for at least the day of your service. This Wedding Coordinator must provide a Certificate of Insurance naming the Dana on Mission Bay as an Additional Insured on a General Liability policy with a minimum of one million dollars coverage, per occurrence, including endorsements for ongoing and completed operations. Insurance information must be received by the hotel a minimum of two weeks in advance of the event. OUTSIDE VENDORS Your vendors have access to your Wedding Reception location no earlier than two hours prior to the start of the function. A minimum amount of disturbance will allow our banquet staff to setup the function properly and in a timeline manner. A list of suggested vendors will be provided to you upon confirmation of your Wedding. All vendors providing services at the Hotel must provide a Certificate of Insurance naming the Dana on Mission Bay as an Additional Insured on a General Liability policy with a minimum of one million dollars coverage, per occurrence, including endorsements for ongoing and completed operations. Insurance information must be received by the hotel a minimum of two weeks in advance of the event. PERSONAL ITEMS The Hotel recommends you assign an attendant to look after your personal items and gifts. The Hotel will not be responsible for any items brought to your Wedding or rented by your outside vendors. It is your responsibility to return any equipment to the vendor after the Wedding. All items must be taken at the conclusion of the event. We cannot guarantee storage or safe return of any item left in the banquet room after your reception.
THE DANA ON MISSION BAY 1710 W Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, CA 92109 619.225.2113 www.thedana.com Catering@theDana.com